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Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
24.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
N
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.7
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
N
1.4
NNW
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)121010101110101212151313121212111111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141458467410375296158133217379836728579537456369354467329468468
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
20
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
25
E
10
SE
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:27AM
0.81
1:25PM
0.47
1:53AM
0.83
1:59PM
0.55
2:19AM
0.82
2:34PM
0.63
2:44AM
0.80
3:11PM
0.70
3:09AM
0.75
3:50PM
0.76
3:34AM
0.68
4:31PM
0.80
3:57AM
0.61
5:18PM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20AM
0.23
6:58PM
0.15
8:32AM
0.19
7:41PM
0.14
8:47AM
0.15
8:23PM
0.15
9:06AM
0.12
9:06PM
0.17
9:27AM
0.08
9:51PM
0.22
9:50AM
0.06
10:40PM
0.27
10:15AM
0.05
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--6:31--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
7172717524544337223----2
Temp. °C252426242325242422222323232323232423232424
Feels °C (?)222225222425252723222424232524252422222527
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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